She thought he probably would not.

She hadn't forgotten how many times Samuel had wrongly accused her because of Chloe. Plus, Samuel still owed Chloe a favor. If Chloe asked him to let her go, he might soften up. She couldn't rely on Samuel for everything.

Hadn't she already lost hope in him? She had to handle this herself.

It was Friday, and Samuel arrived on time to pick Eliana up at the school gate.

Getting into the car, Eliana ...